Router Recommendation reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 137 Reddit reviews across 28 subreddits and 69 posts to rank the best Router Recommendation brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/HomeNetworking, r/OculusQuest, r/NETGEAR, r/HomePod, r/GeForceNOW. Top-rated brands include TP-Link (4.4/5), ASUS (4.6/5), Ubiquiti (4.4/5).
Stats
Reviews137
Subreddits28
Posts69
Brands30
Products87
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#1
TP-Link
4.4
(33)
"I just setup a TP-Link X75 3 unit mesh, it's very fast."
"TP-Link Archer AX53 AX3000, no worries, no problem"
"The TP-Link Archer AX11000 is a fantastic choice, especially for gamers!"
"Using a Tp-Link BE85 with Fiber7. Excellent wi-fi speed + coverage."
"Highly recommend TP-Link. I have the AXE5400 and it's great!"
"Got an ax55 in the one corner of main floor and an ax23 in the opposite corner of the basement."
"I use the TP-Link Deco x60 (which I think is now the x55). I’m running two HomePods and two Minis with no trouble."
"TP Link AX55 or Huawei AX6. Much better."
"Loving my AX20 (v3.0) - I upgraded from a C1200."
"Works really well, have had no dramas at all."
#2
ASUS
4.6
(23)
"I recommend the ASUS RT-AX88U Pro for its impressive speed and range."
"I have the ax86u pro and it is awesome."
"Get an ASUS AX88U Pro and call it a day."
"Get an Asus RT-AX88U Pro router."
"Asus just keeps on chugging."
"I recently purchased the ASUS RT-AXE7800, which is Wi-Fi 6E capable."
"Can run pcvr on oculus via steam vr."
"Works flawlessly."
"Works well for me."
"Best $40 I ever spent."
#3
Ubiquiti
4.4
(17)
"If VLANs are your goal, go with Ubiquiti."
"Unifi UDM Pro."
"Get a Ubiquiti dream router (router+firewall+AP) and then add as many Unify Pro APs you need."
"I use Ubiquity stuff and pfsense personally. Works great on both."
"Its performance has been unmatched."
"Ubiquity solution. AC-lite Ap is perfect for home"
"We only install Ubiquiti kit for clients that we support, I work in an IT firm, they have a good performance history and a great web interface for management."
"Move up to prosumer gear like Ubiquiti UniFi."
"UniFi or one of the high end Asus routers."
"Ubiquity."
#4
Eero
4.6
(8)
"Love my Eero Max 7 and its buttery smooth setup."
"My eero Pro 6E setup works great with all of my HomePods."
"I love my Eero."
"I can’t say enough good things about it."
"I use eero and have had no issues."
"The Eero Pro 6E is also appealing for its mesh capabilities."
"Another vote for the eero here."
"Eero"
#5
GL.iNet
4.1
(8)
"The most powerful device you can get uses a 2GHz Quad Core Cortex A53"
"I really like my gl.iNet travel router. It runs openwrt internally."
"My personal recommendation and what I have helped clients successfully setup with is: Brume 2 for normal Wireguard server"
"I use GL.Inet for a travel router and Asus routers for home - though with 3rd party firmware."
"A gl.inet flint 2"
"Gl.inet routers are good also, but with some software limitations"
"Brume 2"
"I got a the Flint 2 for 100$ when it was on pre order."
#6
Asus
4.7
(7)
"Look for something with a 2.5gb port. The ax86u is what I use."
"Until recently I had a DSL-AC68U made in 2013 and not only was that thing rock solid."
"The most powerful device you can get uses a 2GHz Quad Core Cortex A53"
"I use the tm1900 Asus from t-mobile which is a 68U I think? Modded with ddwrt. Worked perfect for geforce now."
"I just got the Asus 82U, and it blows the living shit out of the 66r I had for the past few years."
"You could try pick up some Asus XD6's. I've seen them on sale here and there."
"If not, get Asus DSL-N55U."
#7
UniFi
5.0
(4)
"UniFi Dream Machine Pro (I have the SE)."
"Edge router x with unifi lite 6 or a amplifi hd"
"Edge router x with unifi lite 6"
"I’d say 1 per floor minimum."
#8
Firewalla
4.3
(4)
"I use firewalla. You can SSH into it and install controlD to get device names. Works great."
"Firewalla Gold Pro."
"Firewalla. Not cheap, but no subscriptions for their features."
"Look at Firewalla routers. They are relatively easy to use."
#9
4.3
(3)
"My google / nest one works perfect."
"I suggest giving it a try. If it isn't working well after a few months, the Google WiFi is pretty decent."
"Get some google mesh routers, all routers, not the points, set them up around the house."
#10
Netgear
2.4
(5)
"R6700v3."
"NGs CM1000, CM1100, CM1200, CM2000 would work."
"Netgear may not be much but it’s still better than the garbage Linksys has become"
"Netgear Nighthawks are trash. 90 days warranty then you have to pay for support, even if it is a hardware issue on them."
"In my current experience with Netgears Nighthawk line, return that router and run away."
#11
Arris
5.0
(2)
"Arris Surfboard is the most liable and best performing home Docis router I have tested."
"Arris S33 has been flawless for me"
#12
Apple
4.5
(2)
"I find that the pair of airport extremes I got for a less than $100 on eBay works great."
"I purchased an older AirPort Extreme and have had no issues."
#13
Synology
4.5
(2)
"I picked up a synology router that works great."
"I'm a big fan of Synology's offerings."
#14
WiFi 6 Router
4.0
(2)
"If you do end up getting a new one, I would recommend any wifi 6 router."
"Any decent $80-100 WiFi 6 router will do imho."
#15
Belkin
4.0
(2)
"Belkin RT3200 is great and can often be found on sale."
"Belkin RT3200 or Linksys E8450 (same device). These are cheap on US eBay."
#16
Flint 2
5.0
(1)
"I'd recommend the Flint 2, it has better wifi and has 2.5gbe ethernet."
#17
eero 6+
5.0
(1)
"It was easy to setup. Stable. No issues at all."
#18
Linksys
4.0
(1)
"Linksys E8450 (Belkin RT3200), but the USB is only v2.0"
#19
Zyxel
4.0
(1)
"Zyxel Multy M1 in a mesh setup is working fine for me."
#20
Raspberry Pi
4.0
(1)
"Raspberry Pi 4b (or 5) for Tailscale exit node"
#21
Netis
4.0
(1)
"Netis wf2780 is good enough"
#22
MikroTik
4.0
(1)
"I'd use mikrotik rb435G at 5Ghz in N mode."
#23
Motorola
4.0
(1)
"Motorola MB series modem only units as a 2nd suggestion."
#24
Cisco
4.0
(1)
"I'd go with something like TPLink, Ubiquiti, or even Cisco."
#25
VyOS
4.0
(1)
"Quick plug for running VyOS on a virtual machine. It's like having an EdgeRouter but with way better hardware."
#26
Mikrotik
4.0
(1)
"Mikrotik ax3."
#27
Buffalo
4.0
(1)
"Personally I would say the Buffalo WXR-5700A7S will be better in case you plan to use 10G in future."
#28
D-Link
4.0
(1)
"I'll sell you my hardly used Dir-890l for $100... Huge coverage with its 6 amplified antennas 👌"
#29
Huawei
4.0
(1)
"I am using Huawei WIFI 6 already."
#30
pfSense
3.0
(1)
"Most things like pfsense boxes are more complex to manage."
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